Mets to call up Zach Thornton to pitch Wednesday

The New York Mets will call up left-hander Zach Thornton to pitch in Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Monday. Thornton is taking the rotation spot of Clay Holmes, who fractured his fibula last Friday against the Yankees.The 24-year-old Thornton started the year with Double-A Binghamton before being promoted and making his last two starts at Triple-A Syracuse. Over seven starts this season, he owns a 3.16 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 12 walks in 37 innings.Advertisement